Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Finance and Deregulation) Share this | Hansard source

This government is very focused on ongoing, strong economic management and the importance of jobs, in preparing not only for today’s challenges but for future challenges. We are determined to build on the economy’s successes. We are determined to continue to work to create a stronger, more competitive economy that benefits all Australians. We are determined to build economic capacity by making the necessary investments, including in the National Broadband Network. We have a record that demonstrates our commitment to economic reform, to creating jobs to jobs growth. What is the record on the other side? The opposition is to be remembered and to be condemned for one thing they did when this country faced the worst economic crisis in 75 years: all they did was oppose. This is an opposition that would rather destroy jobs than support a government plan. (Time expired)